Afenifere Hails Rescue of Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers as “Heart-Warming,” Demands Stronger Security
By Ademola Adekusibe Afenifere has expressed profound joy over the release of the schoolchildren and their teachers abducted…
Victory Over Terror: TYF Hails Tinubu, Security Forces for Rescue of 46 Oyo Captives
By Ademola Adekusibe Think Yoruba First has expressed profound gratitude to the Federal Government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the successful rescue of 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted...
Yoruba Monarchs Take Culture to Brazil: Alaafin, Oloro Lead Historic Mission to Reconnect Diaspora
The Alaafin of Oyo and the Oloro of Oro have led a historic royal delegation to Bahia, Brazil,…
BREAKING 🚨🔥: Bandits Attack Petroleum Tanker in Zamfara, Shoot Driver and Set Vehicle Ablaze.
Yoruba Elders Raise Alarm Over Fulani ‘Conquest Plot’ Against South-West – “Yorubaland Is in Mourning, Murderers Are Invading”
By Ademola Adekusibe The Council of Yoruba Elders has raised a chilling alarm over an alleged plot by…
JIGAWA 💔🏠: Jahun Local Government Chairman distributes one roofing sheet each to residents.
AIRSTRIKE ✈️🔥: On July 10, 2026, Nigerian Air Force jets bombarded a terrorist enclave at Yanagari in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State.
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JUST IN 🇯🇵🚔: Tokyo police have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian, Nwadiukwu Ikenna, on suspicion of persistently approaching and soliciting customers for bars and clubs in Kabukicho, Tokyo’s famous nightlife district, despite repeated police warnings.
The Yoruba Times Mourns: Mr. Michael Oyedokun and the Security Forces Who Paid the Ultimate Price
They should have come home yesterday. But they did not. The Yoruba Times mourns deeply. We mourn Mr.…
Secret Weapon: Security Forces Arrested Kidnappers’ Families to Force Their Hand – How 46 Hostages Were Freed
A key tactic used in the rescue of 39 pupils and seven teachers from Oriire Local Government Area…
Peter Obi and the N25,000 Fine That Became a Federal Case
Peter Obi wants Nigerians to believe he is a marked man. A target of state persecution. A martyr…
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Book Launch Cancelled: Ifa Tuntun, Prof. Okediji Under Threat – “Academic Freedom Under Attack in Nigeria”
By Ademola Adekusibe The Ifa Tuntun group has cancelled the book launch of Professor Moyo Okediji following security…
👑🗳️✊ Ooni of Ife throws his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, says the administration’s economic reforms are beginning to yield results.
UPDATE 🏗️🇳🇬: Lagere Flyover in Ile Ife is now 98% completed. Another landmark project showcasing the steady transformation of the ancient Yoruba city of Ile Ife.
UPDATE ⚖️🚨: The Court of Appeal has dismissed Abdulrahman Bello’s appeal and upheld the death sentence imposed on him over the killing of Hafsoh in Ilorin.
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Column: Class Will Always Take Care of Its Own. By Bolarinwa Ayoola
A few weeks ago, I participated in a discussion on a WhatsApp group dedicated to political discourse. The…
OPINION BY JAMIU AJIBOYE OWOLABI: S.L. Akintola: A Victim of Military Coup
“Yoruba Ronu” is a powerful phrase that has travelled across generations in Yorubaland. It is both a warning…
Trump Approves Free Entry for Americans to Over 110 Tourist Sites in 2026 Under ‘America-First’ Policy
December 7, 2025By Ayinde Adeleke U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new entry-access policy that will grant…
OPINION BY ADEMOLA ADEKUSIBE: How Other Regions Are Quietly Arming Themselves Due To The Southwest’s Economic And Political Influence
By Ademola Adekusibe In Nigeria today, calamity has become an almost constant companion. Violence, abduction, and terror are…
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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,175 per litre, a move expected to ease…
Ondo State Set for Industrial Revolution as Dangote Unveils Nigeria’s Biggest Industrial Free Trade Zone
By Ademola Adekusibe15 June, 2026 The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed plans to…
Banks to deduct 7.5% VAT on transfers, PoS fees from January 19
By Ademola AdekusibeJanuary 15, 2026 Banks across Nigeria will begin deducting 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on…
Nord Motors Raises Concern Over Bank’s Refusal to Finance Locally Assembled Vehicles, Ongoing Legal Dispute Involving ₦700m Debit
November 11, 2025By Ayinde Adeleke Nord Motors, a Nigerian vehicle manufacturer, has alleged discriminatory lending practices by a…
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NYSC Reform: Camps to Be Graded, Posting Algorithm to Consider Safety, Career Paths – Abah Reveals Key Details
Dr. Joe Abah, a member of the NYSC Reform Committee, has shared key details of the approved reform…
BREAKING 🇳🇬🎓: TETFund Approves N7.5bn Research Grants For 174 Projects Across Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government, through TETFund, has approved N7.5 billion in research grants for 174 projects aimed at boosting…
NUC Bans HND-to-BSc Conversion, Top-Up Programmes in Nigerian Universities with Immediate Effect
The National Universities Commission has directed all Nigerian universities to immediately stop admitting students into Higher National Diploma…
JAMB 2026 🎉📚: Yoruba excellence dominates 2026 JAMB top scores, with 5 of the top 10 highest scorers and 8 of the top 10 candidates selecting universities in the South West, reflecting strong regional academic performance tied to the Obafemi Awolowo educational legacy in Yorubaland.
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BREAKING 🌍⚽: 9 of 10 African Teams Advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, the Highest of Any Confederation
Africa leads all confederations with 9 of 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the FIFA World…
975 Career Goals for Cristiano Ronaldo – Still Rewriting History at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy logic. At 41 years old, he has now scored 975 career goals for…
🚨👋🏼 Casemiro Bids Farewell to Old Trafford: “Joining United Was the Best Decision of My Life”
Casemiro will say goodbye to Manchester United today as his time at the club comes to an end.…
PICTURES 📸🇳🇬⚽: Chelsea delegation and Victor Moses visit Oba Elegushi in Lagos for courtesy meeting and football development discussions.
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BREAKING: All 46 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued Alive
Security forces have successfully rescued all 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo…
“Do not search anyone’s phone without a valid court warrant.”
— Plateau State Commissioner of Police, warning officers against unlawful phone searches.
BREAKING ⚖️🇳🇬: The NDLEA has arraigned drug baron Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals, and six other Nigerians over a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State. Prosecutors say the syndicate produced methamphetamine and possessed precursor chemicals valued at over ₦480 billion. All defendants pleaded not guilty and have been remanded pending trial and the hearing of their bail applications.
Auxiliary’s Murder Trial Adjourned as Prosecution Fails to File Documents – New Date Fixed
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has adjourned the murder trial of former Park Management System disciplinary…
“So Because They Beheaded One Person, Should the Government Now Start Bombing Everywhere?” – Bwala Questions Calls for Military Action in Oyo Kidnapping
Daniel Bwala has fired back at critics demanding a more aggressive military response to the Oriire kidnapping, questioning…
⚖️🎓 Adetutu Gomez and Chiamaka Modestus have emerged as the Joint Female Best Graduating Students at the Nigerian Law School for the 2026 Call to Bar, after both earned First Class honours and outstanding academic records.
How Each Region Chooses To Spend Its Resources 👇
The S/East Development Commission spent ₦147 million on a one room office for one year. The N/West Development…
